How do I build/start building a good relationship with my father?

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1. Is he far away? Go for a pint in the pub

2. Spend time with him. Not everyone has a good relationship with their father and not everyone wants one myself included.

3. Ask him for advice on something, fathers love giving advice and guidance,

   Or if you’re the father in this situation, ask him about his classes, teachers, any girls he’s interested in

4. You can Start by just being together in the same room… Chat is no needed… Watch the news or movies or whatever together, si that both of You Start to get used to each others company, and it becomes like a routine, a shared Activity…

   Slowly You can introduce few conversation questions, how was his day, tell him some bout yours, etc…

   It varies from people to people, but it sounds like neither of You are good at comunicating… So, take it slowly… Another way to spend Nice time together are table games… Uno, domino, chess, rumy, scrabble… Find some You both like

5. I tried. The one with the wisdom, experience, and sense he will die first should be reaching out. You can’t make somebody see what they don’t want to see.

6. Props to you for wanting to build a relationship with him, but always remember that a relationship goes both ways, so don’t blame yourself if it fails.

   I’d start by doing something he enjoys with him. If he has hobbies like woodworking, or watching sports, or cooking, try to help him or do it alongside him. It’s a lot easier to connect with someone if it’s during something that he’s already familiar/comfortable with. Meet him on his turf, then once there’s a bond, invite him onto your turf. Share your hobbies and interests with him.